East Lansing, Mich.- Senior Alyson Cacciatore's impressive two-win showing and Jessie Jaworowicz's balance beam victory backed a stellar road showing by the UIC women's gymnastics team on Saturday afternoon as the Flames took second place against the Big Ten's Michigan State and Midwest Independent foe Illinois State at Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Mich.

UIC posted a 193.900, edged only by the host Spartans and their score of 194.725. Illinois State scored 190.600 for third place at the meet.

Cacciatore returned to spectacular form on vault after some rough spots in her routine this past Wednesday in a dual meet against the Redbirds. The senior rebounded well with a season-best 9.850 to snare the win.

The Glenview, Ill., native then went on to her specialty, the uneven bars, and turned in another clutch performance. Cacciatore posted a 9.9, her best mark of the season, to capture the event title.

Jaworowicz took the beam title with a strong 9.825.

Rachael Zelinski continued to shine during her second season with a second-place showing on floor exercise. The sophomore finished the event with a 9.875.

Senior Jennifer O'Neil quietly turned in another stellar all-around performance, taking second in the all-around rankings with a season-high 39.075. Cacciatore finished right behind O'Neil with a third-place 38.725.

The Flames host in-state rivals Illinois, Northern Illinois and Illinois State at the State of Illinois Classic this Saturday, March 19th at the UIC Physical Education Building at 2 p.m.